1. GOVERNMENT IN AUSTRALIA AFTER FEDERATION
LEARNING INTENTION: Describe the structure of government that was put into place at Federation in 1901.

2. Recap....
6 separate colonies before Federation. They then become states
After 1901, Australia became a constitutional monarchy
Still answerable to Britain, but effectively became self-governing

3. Structure of Government in Australia
Describe the information in a brief paragraph
Federal Government
State Governments
Local Government

4. Federal Government LEAD BY: LAW ADMINISTRATION: ::
Prime Minister, Minister, Cabinet, Executive Council
LAW ADMINISTRATION:
High Courts, Federal Courts, Family Court of Australia ::
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Employment – Trade – Defence – Airports – Immigration – Pensions – Federal Taxation- Shipping – Aboriginal welfare – Foreign affairs – Health (Medicare) - Education

5. Premier/Chief minister, ministers, Cabinet, Executive Council
State Government
LEAD BY:
Premier/Chief minister, ministers, Cabinet, Executive Council
LAW ADMINISTRATION:
Supreme courts, District or county courts, Magistrates Courts, Small claims courts, Special court ::
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Health (Hospitals) – Police services – Tourism – Housing – State roads – Education (primary and secondary schools) – Aboriginal welfare – Environment protection

6. Local Government
Local governing bodies service the needs of cities, towns and communities in municipalities and shires
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Town planning – Streets and bridges – Sewerage – Water supply – Swimming pools – Public libraries – Education (Kindergartens) – Rubbish collection